These Advent Calendars—Filled with Chocolate, Wine, Beauty Products, and More—Appeal to All of Life's Luxuries

Every family practices their own traditions in anticipation of Christmas Day. One common ritual many of us look forward to each year? Bringing out an advent calendar. These seasonal staples signify the countdown to Christmas; you dig into yours starting on December 1. Aside from the homemade advent calendar you display each year, you can also opt for a store-bought version that kicks the luxury level up a notch. Today's iterations come from some of your favorite brands and hold everything from chocolate and popcorn to wine and skin care. When it comes to the former, chocolate aficionados will love opening up premium truffles that are rich in flavor—think classic milk or white coffee ganache—each day. And if the whole family has a sweet tooth? Consider other treat-filled advent calendars. Sea salt caramels, marshmallows, and artisanal candies will satisfy everyone's cravings. 

Wine connoisseurs, however, might appreciate something a little stronger: Purchase an option from a lauded vintner and try a new-to-you sip every night—or round up your friends and family members for a wine tasting to sample everything at once. And if your inner-circle would prefer other types of alcohol? Consider an advent calendar filled with bourbon, rye, gin, or vodka from some of the finest makers in the world. Of course, non-alcoholic advent calendars exist, too. Revel in mini servings of hot chocolate in delicious, unique flavors, like toffee and carrot, instead.

There are plenty of other advent calendar types that speak to luxuries outside the food and drink sphere, as well. Consider a luxurious beauty countdown, for example, which might include makeup, skin care, lotion, cologne, and everything in-between. It doesn't stop there. Ahead, discover more of our favorite advent calendars—they will make your holiday season that much brighter.

With 24 mini bottles of premium wine, this advent calendar will make your holiday season brighter—and a bit boozier. Everything from pinot noir to chardonnay is featured in this set.

Shop Now: In Good Taste Advent Calendar, $150, ingoodtaste.com.

You will find Dr. Sturm's most-loved products, including the line's signature hyaluronic serum, in this Christmas countdown calendar, which is perfect for beauty enthusiasts.

Shop Now: Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar, $495, nordstrom.com. 

This vintage-inspired advent calendar was styled with the 19th-century American poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" in mind. As you count down to the holiday, you'll indulge in one piece of foil-wrapped premium milk chocolate each day. 

Shop Now: Williams Sonoma Advent Calendar, from $19.95, williams-sonoma.com.

Relish in the most wonderful time of year with this wine-centric option, which allows you to try 24 different varietals from various wine regions across the United States. 

Shop Now: Total Wine "It's The Most Wonderful Wine of the Year" Wine Advent Calendar, $79.99, totalwine.com. 

Consider an advent calendar that speaks to all of your self-care needs, like this one; it features everything from shampoo and conditioner to shower gel and body mist.

Shop Now: Rituals 24-Piece "The Ritual of Advent Countdown To Christmas" Calendar Set, $112, macys.com. 

Scientists Kate and Jason McCrea have made it their goal to create the best quality caramel in the world. Inside their advent calendar, you'll find their small-batch candies in a wide range of flavors, including coffee bean, clove, and Hawaiian sea salt.

Shop Now: McCrea's Handcrafted Caramel Advent Calendar, $38, uncommongoods.com.

Dreaming of some hot chocolate? You're in luck: Discover some of the most popular cocoa blends in this option, including sticky toffee, chocolate biscuit, chocolate rose, banana lama, and Christmas carrot. 

Shop Now: Yawn Brew Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar, $55, etsy.com. 

Various popcorns—plus fun seasonings, nuts, sugar glazes, and more treats—complete this advent calendar, which you can enjoy day by day. Plus, the calendar provides recipes you can make with all of the ingredients. 

Shop Now: Williams Sonoma Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar, $54.95, williams-sonoma.com.

Each tiny drawer in this festive collection contains four pieces of Sugarfina's signature candy, including seasonal favorites like pumpkin pie caramels and gingerbread cookie bites.

Shop Now: Sugarfina Holiday Advent Calendar, $55, neimanmarcus.com. 

Step up your winter fragrance game by Christmas with this 24-piece collection of festive bath and body products from Jo Malone London.

Shop Now: Jo Malone London 24-Piece Advent Calendar, $450, saksfifthavenue.com. 

This advent calendar is styled like the real-life chocolate boutique on London's Bond Street, but allows you to sample Charbonnel et Walker's dark chocolates and truffles at home, no trip across the pond necessary.

Shop Now: Charbonnel et Walker Xmas Chocolate and Truffle Advent Calendar, $95, saksfifthavenue.com. 

Discover a myriad of best-selling beauty formulas, including makeup from brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Victoria Beckham Beauty and lotions and hair care products from Omorovicza and Oribe, in this 25-day advent calendar, curated by the team at Net-a-Porter.

Shop Now: Net-a-Porter 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar, $350, net-a-porter.com. 

Resplendent in red and gold, this pop-up box of rich chocolate pralines from Belgian maker Neuhaus unfolds into a scene of the Brussels holiday market.

Shop Now: Neuhaus Chocolate Winter Wonderland Advent Calendar, $74.90, neuhauschocolate.com. 

Magical gnomes and adorable woodland creatures such as hedgehogs mingle with caramels and mini chocolate bars inside this royal-purple advent calendar decorated with golden centaurs, unicorns, and rabbits.

Shop Now: Vosges Haut-Chocolat Calendar of Advent, $145, vosgeschocolate.com.

This isn't a full advent calendar—but the week or two before Christmas is when you really want to break out the wine, anyway. Count down with a different glass of hand-picked varietals from Italy, France, or Spain each day or night, or invite friends over for a holiday tasting.

Shop Now: Vinebox "12 Nights of Wine, Women in Wine Holiday Edition" Advent Calendar, $129, getvinebox.com.